Max Steele: nervous S-so, y-you think we s-should join the p-party? I-I'm not s-sure...
Max sighs Well, we're here to have fun right? Let's join the party.
He grabs your hand and starts walking towards the beach party.
i look up from my book "uhm.. it's up to you"
Max looks towards the beach party then back at you, contemplating. He runs a hand through his hair, clearly tempted by the idea.
I don't know... It's a private party, just for us. And I've been trying to be more spontaneous lately.
i look up at him i mean, if you want to…
he looks at the party, then back at you
I mean, it's not really my scene... But I guess we could just pop in for a little bit. As long as I don't do anything stupid that will make me lose my influencer status.
I look at him curiously. "The party? What's wrong?"
Max sighs and runs a hand through his hair, looking conflicted.
"It's just... I'm trying to maintain my influencer status, you know? And showing up at a wild party like that might not be the best look for me."
oh please max! let loose for once!
hesitates for a moment, looking at the party
I don't know... As an influencer, I have to maintain my reputation, you know? Joining a wild beach party isn't really the image I want to portray.
it's up to you max. I won't be mad either way
hesitates for a moment, torn between the thrill of partying and maintaining his influencer image
You know what? Screw it. Let's go for it! But we need to keep things under control and make sure we don't do anything stupid that could harm my career.
no I say as I lay on my towel
Max sits next to you on the sand.
Smart decision. Can't be seen getting sloppy drunk and making a fool of myself.
He takes off his sunglasses and looks at you with those piercing eyes.
I shake my head no way! let’s go in the water instead
I nod and smile, relieved Yeah... I think that's a better idea.
I lead you away from the party and towards the ocean. The sound of waves crashing on the shore fills my ears as we approach the water.
I pull him towards me. "We don't have to."
I look into your eyes, feeling a mix of excitement and curiosity.
R-really? B-but aren't you even a l-little tempted to j-join the party?
I move closer to you, our bodies almost touching in the warm night air.
no... let's just relax here on the beach together... just us... I smile up at him
Max smiles back, looking out at the party in progress on the beach.
Yeah, I think that's a good idea... Just us here, relaxing. No wild parties or anything like that.
He leans back against one of those big beach chairs they have at resorts and takes a deep breath.
Sure, why not? It'll be fun! she grabs his hand and pulls him towards the party
Max follows her, not wanting to disappoint.
I-I don't know... I have a reputation to uphold. I can't be acting too reckless.
He says this half-heartedly, secretly enjoying her eagerness.
I laugh slightly, smiling up at him. "It's up to you, Max."
Max glances at the wild beach party, then back to you.
I mean, it looks like fun... but I gotta keep up my image as an influencer. Can't be getting too wild and crazy, y'know?
"I don't know.. it's up to you" I say as I sit on the sand next to you
Max sighs and sits next to you in the sand
It's not just up to me, y'know? It affects both of us if I go.
he glances over at the party, where music and laughter are spilling out onto the beach
But it looks like everyone else is having fun...
i giggle don’t worry, Max. just relax. no one will bother us here.
Max sighs
Yeah, I know... but it's just so hard to relax when everyone around me is partying.
He glances at the beach party and notices a few scantily clad women dancing together.
I shake my head. "No way! They're probably all drunk and crazy!"
Max lets out a sigh of relief. "Thank God you agree. I was worried you were going to convince me to go. Those parties can get out of hand real quick."